Chief Master Sgt. James Leonard Heyen went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at the age of 66 years. This wonderful man was born January 17, 1944, in Hondo to Leslie Robert and May Lillian Paulsen Heyen. "Jimmy" was preceeded in death by his parents, and sister, Evelyn Joyce Heyen Griggs. Survivors include his wife, Trudy Pettyjohn Heyen; daughters, Jamie Heyen Kindred and husband, Douglas and Misty Rose Daiberl and husband, Brett; sons, Kirk Heyen and wife, Nori, Marty Rose and wife, Dawn, Mervin Rose III and wife, Cathy, Michael Heyen and wife Marrisda, and Ty Nelson and wife, Rebecca; brothers, Robert Heyen and wife, Kay, Dennis Heyen and wife, Betty and Kenneth Heyen and wife, Marilyn. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Maddison Sollock, Kacy and Logan Kindred, Maeghan, Caleb, Eli and Liam Heyen, Autumn and Bryan Rose, Megan and Dallas Rose, Amanda and Haley Daiberl, Michael, Isaiah, and Mariah Heyen, and Ella and Libby Nelson. He joined the United States Air Force May 2, 1964. He served as a medic during a year-long tour of duty in Vietnam, flying in helicopters treating the wounded in the air and on the ground. His deep love and pride for his country led him to serve a 20-year military career. He became a physician's assistant, retiring as a chief master sergeant June 30, 1984. He continued his career as a physician's assistant working in rural health clinics until his poor health from exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam forced his retirement. Visitation will be Sunday, June 27, 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Monday, June 28, at New Fountain United Methodist Church. Pallbearers were Ronnie Muennink, Kyle Heyen, George Proctor, Ron Heyen, John Heyen and Ryan Bitner. Interment with full military honors was at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.